DPP Approves Extradition Of Kenyan Man Linked To UK Murder Case
A Kenyan national is facing extradition proceedings after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) obtained vital court orders to begin the process.
The suspect is wanted in the United Kingdom for the 2025 death of his girlfriend in London.
The DPP informed the Milimani Law Courts that the UK issued the extradition request in accordance with the two countries’ existing legal cooperation frameworks.
According to a statement made on Friday, June 26, Deputy Registrar Bosibori Nyangema has validated two arrest warrants issued by Westminster Court.
This order allows the extradition process to proceed under Kenyan law.
DPP advances UK Extradition proceedings against murder suspect
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) today secured key court orders in the ongoing extradition proceedings against Kenyan national Brian Kiprop Kiplagat, who is wanted by authorities in the United Kingdom.… pic.twitter.com/e2GKJ5eOEi— Office of The Director Of Public Prosecutions (@ODPP_KE) June 26, 2026
“Bosibori Nyangema allowed the DPP’s application to endorse two warrants of arrest issued by the Westminster Court, paving the way for the commencement of the extradition process in accordance with Kenyan law and international legal cooperation frameworks,” the DPP wrote.
UK authorities are pursuing the suspect, expecting him to answer charges of murder, manslaughter, perverting the course of justice and fraud by false representation.
The case involves a Kenyan woman, identified as banker Marianne Kilonzi, who was found dead in her South London apartment in January 2025.
Police discovered her body lying in a pool of blood with a severe head injury and launched investigations, with the suspect yet to be identified at the time.
The suspect reportedly left the UK shortly after the incident, leading to a warrant of arrest issued by a court in Westminster, London.
Passport records indicated that he had travelled through France, Uganda and Kenya before his arrest at the Namanga border on June 10 while allegedly attempting to cross into Tanzania.
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- DPP Approves Extradition Of Kenyan Man Linked To UK Murder Case
Police found the suspect with two passports and a travel visa, with the documents linking him to the deceased as her boyfriend.
The development comes after police were allowed to detain the suspect for seven days at the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) as investigations continued into the case.
The suspect had objected to his continued detention, arguing that no formal extradition request had been filed.
However, the court had found sufficient reasonable grounds for detention, as he was flagged as a flight risk.
In Friday’s proceedings, the court also blocked the suspect’s release on bail, leaving the suspect remanded in custody.
The matter is scheduled for mention on Monday, June 29, when the court is expected to issue additional directions on the extradition proceedings.
DPP Approves Extradition Of Kenyan Man Linked To UK Murder Case
